2-Synopsis-Intent to sole source for Rigaku X-Ray lab equipment FINAL 27 FEB 2023.pdf

Synopsis No. 75N96023Q00028

NIEHS, Office of Acquisitions

Service contract renewal for Rigaku X-Ray lab equipment

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS

General Information

Document Type: Synopsis Synopsis Number: 75N96023Q00028 Posted Date: February 27, 2023 Original Response Date: March 2, 2023 Current Response Date: March 2, 2023 Set Aside: N/A NAICS Code: 811210 Other Electronic and Precision

Equipment Repair Maintenance

Contracting Office Address

NIEHS

530 Davis Drive Durham, NC 27709

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, NC intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Rigaku Americas Corporation, UEI:

MF57ENCBSB57, 9009 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381-5209

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)- Only One Responsible Source

This purchase is for: Service renewal contract for Rigaku X-Ray laboratory equipment

This service contract is for the Rigaku X-ray equipment which includes coverage on the MicroMax007HF X-ray generator, two VarimaxHF mirrors, two AF11 goniometers, two Cobra cryo units by Oxford Cryo systems, a Pilatus200K detector, and the software and hardware required to operate these systems. Rigaku is the manufacturer of this equipment and is capable of meeting all of these needs. Due to the highly technical nature of this equipment a vendor that is highly skilled and trained on this equipment is required to meet the Government needs. Rikagu is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government’s needs to perform the required service maintenance.

Part numbers are as follows:

• MicroMax-007 HF SN: BD206704

• Haskris Chiller R250 SN: HB15781

• AFC11 - LP SN: BD00462

• VariMax HF Optic - LP SN: 1197

• Cobra - LP SN: 711CB130

• Saturn 944 HG – LP SN: T12310312

• AFC11 - RP SN: ID14252

• VariMax HF Optic - RP SN: 2586-1 1197

• Cobra - RP SN: 741057

• Pilatus 200k - RP SN: 2-0273-1

Period of Performance

The period of performance of this order shall consist of a one year period of performance from 4/1/2023-3/31/2024.

This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for quotes. Notwithstanding, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting NIEHS requirement, may submit capability statement. Responses to this posting must be submitted via email to Chantal.cornelius@nih.gov, by March 2, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST.

A determination by the Government not to compete this quote contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the Government. Information received will only be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

There is no solicitation package available. For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Mrs. Chantal Rosales Cornelius at the above email address.